Draba lemmonii


Draba lemmonii is a perennial plant in the family Brassicaceae found in the high elevation United States Sierra Nevada range, commonly known as Lemmon's draba.

Growth pattern

It is a hairy mat forming perennial growing to.

Habitat and range

It grows in crevices, talus, and rocky meadows of the subalpine forest and alpine zone of the United States Sierra Nevada range.

Leaves and stems

Basal leaves are obovate, up to, and hairy on both sides.

Inflorescence and fruit

The flower stalk has up to 30 small, yellow, 4 petalled flowers on top in July of August.